BA (Hons) Philosophy with Languages and Cultures (French) (with a year abroad)

The BA in Philosophy, Languages and Cultures with French at the University of York is a comprehensive course that combines intense language training with a broad exploration of philosophy. The course allows students to gain the ability to understand French language and culture in a deep and nuanced way while also exploring different philosophies that will offer distinctive ways of seeing our world and our place in it.Course Content: The program includes the study of French and Francophone literature, history, and culture. Additionally, students are given the opportunity to study a wide variety of philosophical topics from ethics to metaphysics, epistemology and philosophy of mind. Students will spend the third year of the course abroad, further enhancing their language skills and providing the opportunity to deepen their cultural understanding.Key Modules: Key aspects of this course include French language training, reading and interpreting French texts, introduction to philosophical enquiry, exploring ethical issues, and studying philosophy of art, philosophy of mind, and metaphysics among others.Future Careers: This program equips students with transferable skills such as oral and written communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking, which are highly sought after by employers. Graduates can pursue careers in a wide range of sectors such as translation, interpreting, teaching, advertising, journalism, and the public sector.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.